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25 Mar

Raja Warring Acting as AAP’s Proxy, Betrayed Punjab : Ravneet Bittu

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabPunjab politics

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab’s political landscape witnessed fresh turbulence after Member of Parliament Ravneet Singh Bittu launched a sharp attack on Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, accusing him of siding with rival leadership and compromising the state’s interests. Bittu alleged that Warring has effectively become a “proxy” for AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, a stance he claimed has adversely impacted Punjab’s future, particularly its youth. Elaborating on the issue, Bittu pointed out that a majority of Punjab MPs had collectively written to the Union Home Minister seeking a CBI probe into the Gagandeep…

17 Mar

“Gangster Model”: AAP’s Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal Slams Sukhbir Badal Over Tarn Taran Appointment

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP vs SAD 2026, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Punjab politics, Sukhbir Singh Badal, Tarn Taran Appointment

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party Punjab’s Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal criticised Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal over the appointment of Kanchanpreet Kaur as Tarn Taran constituency in-charge, stating that this move has exposed the kind of political model Sukhbir Singh Badal intends to present in Punjab ahead of 2027. Addressing a press conference at the party office on Tuesday, AAP Punjab Chief Spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said, “By appointing Kanchanpreet Kaur as the constituency in-charge from Tarn Taran, Sukhbir Singh Badal has made it clear what kind of model he intends to bring…

01 Feb

Navjot Kaur Sidhu Walks Out of Congress, Deepening Leadership Crisis in Punjab Unit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmarinder Singh Raja Warring, Congress infighting, Navjot Kaur Sidhu, Punjab Congress crisis, Punjab politics

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Former Punjab legislator and senior Congress leader Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu has announced her decision to leave the Congress, adding to the political uncertainty within the party’s state unit. The development comes amid persistent infighting in the Punjab Congress and days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to the state.Dr Sidhu said she had severed ties with the Congress after losing faith in its internal functioning. She alleged that the party no longer gives space to committed and capable leaders and that key decisions are being driven by personal considerations rather than organisational interests. According to…

29 Jan

AAP Targets Congress Over Bhattal Remark, Seeks Answers on Alleged Use of Violence for Power

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Party, Baltej Pannu, Congress, Punjab politics, Rajinder Kaur Bhattal

Chandigarh, 29 January 2026: Aam Aadmi Party Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Congress leadership for maintaining a “criminal silence” over the shocking statements made by former Punjab Chief Minister Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, who recently claimed that she was advised to allow bomb blasts in Punjab to help the Congress government return to power.Addressing a press conference at the party office, Pannu said it was deeply disturbing that more than 24 hours after the interview went viral, neither Rajinder Kaur Bhattal nor any senior Congress leader has come forward to clarify or condemn…

14 Jan

Muktsar Sahib’s Sacred Land Etched in Golden Pages of History: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Chief Minister, Maghi Mela, Nayab Singh Saini, Punjab politics, Sri Muktsar Sahib

Chandigarh, January 14: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said that Punjab and Haryana are not merely neighboring states but are bound by ties of blood and brotherhood. Addressing a gathering at the Maghi Mela in Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, the Chief Minister said the people of Haryana share deep affection for Punjab and have always stood by the state in times of need. Referring to a recent natural calamity in Punjab, CM Saini said that when the people of Punjab were facing hardships, residents of Haryana extended every possible support, like an elder brother. “This reflects our…

11 Jan

Punjab Must Vote Out Politics of Falsehood, Says Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAam Aadmi Party, Bhagwant Mann, Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini, Punjab politics

Chandigarh, January 11: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government, urging the people of Punjab to reject what he described as politics based on falsehoods and empty promises. He said the country and states need experienced, responsible and people-centric governance, stressing that politics should be a medium of service, not a tool for enjoying power. Addressing a public gathering in Samrala in Ludhiana district, Saini said the governance model implemented in Haryana could serve as a strong foundation for good governance across the country. He called upon the…

04 Jan

BJP Will Make Punjab a Leading State Under PM Modi’s Leadership, Says Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAam Aadmi Party, BJP Punjab, Narendra Modi, Nayab Singh Saini, Punjab politics

Chandigarh, January 4: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party will form the government in Punjab under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 2027 Assembly elections and transform the state into one of the country’s leading regions. Launching a sharp attack on the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, he alleged that the party came to power on false promises and has since failed to deliver, pushing Punjab into crisis. Addressing a public gathering at the grain market in Ghanaur, Patiala district, near the Haryana–Punjab border, the Chief Minister said Punjab is…

13 Dec

Navjot Kaur Sidhu Accuses Mann Government of Shielding Mafias, Seeks Security Cover

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Bhagwant Mann government, Navjot Kaur Sidhu, Punjab politics

New Delhi, December 13, 2025: Suspended Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab, alleging that it was providing protection to liquor and mining mafias and warning that any threat to her life would be the chief minister’s responsibility. She also sought security, citing what she described as a deteriorating law-and-order situation in the state.In a post on X, Sidhu questioned the Punjab government’s silence on issues she claimed to have raised repeatedly, alleging that her concerns were being ignored despite the seriousness of the matters involved.…

08 Oct

Big Claim by Janata Party Chief: Over 60 AAP MLAs in Contact

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Party, Navneet Chaturvedi, Punjab politics, Rajya Sabha Elections

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a move that has shaken Punjab’s political corridors, Janata Party’s national president Navneet Chaturvedi on Tuesday filed his nomination as an Independent candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections at the Punjab Assembly Secretariat.What has truly rattled the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is Chaturvedi’s explosive claim that 10 AAP MLAs have pledged their support to him and more than 60 are in touch with him. This revelation has sparked intense political drama and raised serious questions about internal dissent and cracks within AAP’s Punjab unit.Chaturvedi, a Rajasthan-based political thinker and author of the widely read…

21 Aug

Punjab BJP Delegation Calls on Governor, Protests Detention of Party Leaders

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBJP De Sevadar campaign, BJP vs AAP, Punjab Governor, Punjab politics, Ravneet Singh Bittu

Chandigarh, August 21, 2025: Political tensions escalated in Punjab after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of obstructing its rural outreach initiatives and detaining senior leaders.A BJP delegation, led by Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu, submitted a memorandum to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, alleging that the state administration is deliberately interfering with its campaign. The BJP’s programme, titled “BJP De Sevadar Aa Gaye Tuhade Dwar”, is being conducted at the village level and aims to spread awareness about central government welfare schemes. The camps focus on enabling people to access benefits…